Reminder: Round two of planned giving workshops start next week

Growing Congregational Planned Giving Leaders Workshop # 2

Where: Seven sites in SWWA Aberdeen, Federal Way, Olympia, Port Townsend, Puyallup, Tacoma & Vancouver When: On 3:00-5:00 pm, 5:00-6:30 pm & 6:30-8:30 pm at seven locations from Monday May 16th to Thursday May 26th. Add to my calendar

Dear Rachel, Workshop # 2, is all about understanding "nuts and bolts" of planned giving. It is another important step in providing the support and information to assist congregational planned giving leaders. Starting, Monday, May 16 it is being offered at seven locations throughout our synod Workshop # 2 will include: · "Giving 101 Simply Stated" Will focus on the top ten avenues for gifting with emphasis on communicating the three major opportunities available for congregations. · "Watering the Bamboo - getting on with it!" Will introduce some of the 'best practices" of Lutheran Congregations successful in planned giving. · "Endowment Committee Code of Ethics," Will address the difference between success and failure. · "Trust and Confidentiality" Will touch on these essential elements of faithful and effective ministry. A catch-up opportunity has been scheduled for congregations not represented in Workshop # 1. The material covered in Workshop # 1 will be offered from 5:00-6:30 PM on all seven dates and locations. Those congregations who were unable to attend the first workshop should register for one of these opportunities and then register for Workshop # 2 offered from 6:30-8:30 PM the same day. Please RSVP by Registering Below: (Click on the time of your choice) Monday, May 16, Good Shepherd Lutheran, Olympia South Sound Conference 3:00-5:00 PM or 6:30-8-30 PM Workshop # 2 5:00-6:30 PM Workshop # 1 Make-Up Tuesday, May 17, Amazing Grace Lutheran, Aberdeen Costal Conference 3:00-5:00 PM or 6:30-8:30 PM Workshop # 2 5:00-6:30 PM Workshop # 1 Makeup Thursday, May 19 Grace Lutheran, Port Townsend Olympic and Peninsula Conferences 3:00-5:00 PM or 6:30-8-30 PM Workshop # 2 5:00-6:30 PM Workshop # 1 Makeup Monday, May 23 Peace Lutheran, Puyallup Mt. Rainier Conference 3:00-5:00 PM or 6:30-8-30 PM Workshop # 2 5:00-6:30 PM Workshop # 1 Makeup Tuesday, May 24 St. Andrew Lutheran, Vancouver Ft. Vancouver and Lower Columbia Conferences 3:00-5:00 PM or 6:30-8-30 PM Workshop # 2 5:00-6:30 PM Workshop # 1 Makeup Wednesday, May 25 Christ Lutheran, Federal Way Evergreen Conference 3:00-5:00 PM or 6:30-8-30 PM Workshop # 2 5:00-6:30 PM Workshop # 1 Makeup Thursday, May 26 St. Marks by the Narrows Lutheran Tacoma Narrows and Tacoma SW Conferences 3:00-5:00 PM or 6:30-8-30 PM Workshop # 2 5:00-6:30 PM Workshop # 1 Makeup The Synod is grateful to Thrivent Financial for Lutherans who provided the grant with the financial resources to enable the congregational participation of every SWWA Synod Congregation at no cost or obligation. What's ahead? Workshop # 3 will be offered in the later part of August in conjunction with the Stewardshops currently planned throughout the synod. Workshop # 3 will include several new planned giving resources to "Water The Bamboo" within congregations. Participants will be given a DVD reinforcing the information shared in the previous "Congregational Planned Giving Workshops" , a PowerPoint featuring planned giving made simple, a Bible Study suitable for a 2 to 3 session adult class, and a review of 18 effective practices used by congregations strong in planned giving. Any questions? Stop by the "Congregational Planned Giving Leaders" display at the Synod Assembly! Please call or e-mail if I can assist in any way. Blessings! James Leistikow Southwestern Washington Synod Planned Giving Leadership Grant 425-252-2021 jim.leistikow@gmail.com Forward this e-mail to stewardship leaders! Information provided in the "Congregational Planned Giving Leadership" workshops should not be considered tax or legal advice. Please always consult with your tax or legal advisor before proceeding with estate or gift planning.